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UK · 12 September 2026

Root and Cox secure England's 3-0 Test series win over Pakistan

Root and Cox secure England's 3-0 Test series win over Pakistan

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England survived an early scare on day four, losing two wickets for two runs in their chase of 130 against Pakistan. Captain Joe Root, unbeaten on 62, and Jordan Cox, with a composed 59 not out, then shared an unbroken 128-run stand to seal an eight-wicket victory. England's win at Edgbaston completed a 3-0 clean sweep for the team in the Test series.

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